Installing New Landscaping in Your Home

2017

Some people may not benefit fully from the irrigation controllers that they have installed due to having limited knowledge about all their features. Below are important features that owners of irrigation systems need to know, whether you use it only for your home or for offering commercial landscape services. Use this information to help you to get more value from your irrigation controller.
Circuit Check Feature
Different manufacturers of commercial irrigation controllers may call this feature by different names. Read More»

When it comes to keeping a residential lawn well-kempt, a good lawn mower is a home owner’s best aide. But with many different types of lawn mowers being sold out there, a lot of Australian home owners usually find it hard to choose a machine they can use for their routine lawn mowing tasks. If you are facing the same conundrum, read on below to learn about what ride-on mowers are and the various types of ride-on mowers you can choose from for your residential lawn mowing. Read More»

If you’ve had a mature tree cut down in your garden, you might be left with a stump. And, unless you were planning on planting a new tree or doing some other kind of landscaping in the same spot, you might be intending to just leave the stump where it is. After all, removing a tree stump can be rather difficult if you don’t have the equipment or knowledge to do so, and an old stump can even make quite an attractive feature. Read More»

Looking after a lawn isn’t normally too difficult, particularly compared with other plants in your garden. Even if you often forget to fertilise and leave most of the watering up to the rainfall, it’s unlikely that you’ll have too many serious problems. Of course, the one thing that you will want to do regularly is mow the grass.
Mowing keeps your lawn at a tidy, attractive length, which helps prevent it getting out of hand. Read More»

If there’s a lawn on your property, then you’ll want to spend time maintaining it on a regular basis. When it comes to lawn care strategies, there are many options available. Organic lawn care methods are especially popular today, and for good reason. By using organic methods and materials while maintaining your lawn, you eliminate the need for toxic fertilizers and pesticides that could harm the environment. Below are five great tips for successful organic lawn care: Read More»

Mowing the lawn is as much a part of spring as the reappearance of robins and the return of warm weather. No matter where you live or how much grass you need to cut, safety is an important consideration. Lawn mowers can be very dangerous, but many people do not treat them with the respect they deserve. Every year these simple machines send thousands of people to hospital emergency rooms. If you fail to take the proper safety precautions you — or someone you love — could become one of those sad statistics. Read More»

If you are thinking about remodeling your home or modernizing your kitchen or bathroom, you are probably wondering how you will pay for the work. The cost of a full home remodel can easily reach five or even six figures, and even a simple room remodel often costs thousands.
That may be why so many homeowners turn to home equity loans, second mortgages and lines of credit to finance the cost of their home remodels. Read More»

Buying a bush block in the countryside to build a secluded and serene home on is a popular choice for many Australians. The peace and solitude of a forest setting and having many acres of your own land to enjoy is an attractive idea, and you may be looking forward to escaping the hustle and bustle of urban life.
Before you can commence the building of your country home, you’ll need to prepare your block for access and create a suitable site to build on. Read More»

It is an exciting and emotional time when your oldest child moves out of home for the first time. However, before you start plotting about what you are going to do with their room, it is time to turn your attention to a housewarming gift. A great gift for the first-time homeowner is one that is useful. While many people immediately head for the small appliance section of the department store, now is a great time of year to purchase an outdoor gift instead. Read More»

When you worry about your garden being overrun by weeds, you should think about the options for crop cover, including mulch materials. If you’re unfamiliar with your choices for mulch cover to protect your crops, the process may be confusing. Here’s a look at some of the mulch materials that you can consider for your option.
Bark
Bark mulch is one of the most commonly used types of mulch available. It’s an affordable, cost-effective option crafted from several different types of trees. Read More»

About Me

Hello, my name is Shelia and this is my landscaping blog. I have recently moved into a new home after divorcing from my husband. I was really pleased with the property but the garden and left a lot to be desired. I hadn't been out in the garden for over 20 years so I had no idea what to do. Thankfully, my friend sent her landscaping contractors around to visit me. They were absolute darlings and the helped me to plan how I wanted the garden to look before carrying out the work. They taught me everything I needed to know. I hope you enjoy my new landscaping blog.